AMES – Health often is the key factor in whether people can remain in their home as they grow older. Beginning Feb. 17, Iowa State University is offering a free online series to help Iowans remain healthy and independent as they age. “The foods you choose have lasting ...

Area youths who are interested in learning to play a musical instrument are invited to sign up for a six week course offered by Kendall Young Library. Wayne Judkins, children’s librarian, will be presenting ukulele lessons via Zoom for students in 4th through 8th grades. Classes ...

Five generations of Charlotte Johnson's family gathered recently. Johnson, seated, is pictured with with daughter her Carol Yeager, grandson David Eide,  great-granddaughter Shelby Eide, and great-great-granddaughter Carson Eide

Dean’s List at Notre Dame Emily E. Tighe of Tullahoma, Tennessee, has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s College of Arts and Letters for outstanding scholarship during the Fall 2020 semester. She is the daughter of Rich and Leslie Tighe of Tullahoma, ...

Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is taking a new form in Hamilton and Wright Counties this year, according to Barb Wollan of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Wollan, who coordinates local VITA outreach, attributes the changes to the need to reduce COVID risk for both ...

FORT DODGE —Iowa Central Community College has released the names of students who have been named to the Dean’s List and President’s List for the Fall 2020 semester. Those named to the Dean’s List achieved a 3.50 grade point average or higher. Those on the President’s List ...